Angelohori kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

Greece

Spot currently openIntermediate levelAltitude 1 m 40.48 | 22.82

Overview

Angelohori is a spot on the southern peninsula of the Thermaikos Gulf, southwest of Thessaloniki, between the Thermaikos Gulf and the Gulf of Thessaloniki. This strategic position on a peninsula offers multi-directional wind exposure. The Vardaris (N/NNW) is the dominant wind, reinforced by the gulf's funneling effect. The spot is one of the most popular in the Thessaloniki area for kitesurfing, with large stretches of sandy beach and varied conditions.

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Angelohori: when to go?

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Season · peak

263h

in July · 30.5 rideable days

The season runs from April to September, peaking in July: 26 rideable days a month and 263 hours of usable wind, at 26 °C. The low point is February, at 12 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 40 January: 17 rideable days J February: 12 rideable days12 d F March: 19 rideable days M April: 21.5 rideable days A May: 27 rideable days M June: 26.5 rideable days J July: 30.5 rideable days30.5 d J August: 28.5 rideable days A September: 23 rideable days S October: 16 rideable days O November: 16.5 rideable days N December: 17 rideable days D 0 10 20 30 40 January: 17 rideable days J February: 12 rideable days12 d F March: 19 rideable days M April: 21.5 rideable days A May: 27 rideable days M June: 26.5 rideable days J July: 30.5 rideable days30.5 d J August: 28.5 rideable days A September: 23 rideable days S October: 16 rideable days O November: 16.5 rideable days N December: 17 rideable days D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 80%13-20 knots · 17%21-30 knots · 2%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 80% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 10 °C. The wettest month is December, with 112 mm.

Monthly averages: Angelohori
Monthly averages — Angelohori — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 17.0 159 h 10 °C 49 mm
February 12.0 92 h 11 °C 24 mm
March 19.0 115 h 15 °C 65 mm
April 21.5 159 h 19 °C 50 mm
May 27.0 228 h 22 °C 49 mm
June 26.5 226 h 29 °C 2 mm
July 30.5 263 h 32 °C 10 mm
August 28.5 223 h 30 °C 8 mm
September 23.0 163 h 26 °C 28 mm
October 16.0 134 h 20 °C 46 mm
November 16.5 134 h 15 °C 106 mm
December 17.0 160 h 12 °C 112 mm

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Technical details of Angelohori spot

N: Rideable NNE: Rideable NE: Rideable ENE: Not rideable E: Not rideable ESE: Not rideable SE: Rideable SSE: Rideable S: Rideable SSW: Rideable SW: Not rideable WSW: Not rideable W: Not rideable WNW: Not rideable NW: Rideable NNW: Rideable N E S W

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, NW, NNW.

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Spot functioning

Launch from the long sandy beach. In Vardaris (N/NNW), the wind is side-shore — excellent riding conditions along the coast. In Ostria (SE), the wind is onshore — ideal for beginners and freestyle. The wide beach offers plenty of rigging space. Open sailing area on the gulf with flat water in moderate conditions. Popular spot — respect other users and swimming zones.

Spot opening date · Required level
Spot opening date
Open all year round
Required level
Intermediate
On the water

Flat to moderate chop depending on wind and fetch. In Vardaris (side-shore), chop remains moderate with limited lateral fetch. In Ostria (SE onshore), chop can develop with the gulf fetch. Progressive depth, shallow areas appreciated by beginners. Clean and pleasant water, warm temperature in summer.

Parking

Access from Thessaloniki via the coastal road to Angelohori (about 30 minutes). Large parking area near the beach. Well-developed zone, one of the most accessible spots in the area. Some tavernas and services nearby.

Wind specificities

Prime position on the peninsula between two gulfs. The Vardaris (N/NNW) is the main wind, descending the Vardar valley with remarkable power. At Angelohori, it arrives side-shore on the east coast of the peninsula. The SE wind (Ostria) rises up the gulf and offers a reliable secondary regime in summer. South/south-southwesterly winds can also reach the spot by wrapping around the peninsula. The peninsula position allows finding a rideable wind angle in most conditions.

Hazards

Potentially very powerful Vardaris (30-50 knots possible) — assess your skills carefully. Swimmers in summer — maintain safe distance. Possible current along the coast in strong wind. Maritime traffic towards Thessaloniki port — stay in the coastal zone. Popular spot — watch for other kiters.

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